Moth on Foils: 35.9 knots(41.29 mph)

Discussion in 'Sailboats' started by Doug Lord, Apr 11, 2006.

  1. Doug Lord

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    Moth on Foils

    Amazing! I didn't realize that an Aussie 18 was in the fleet beaten by an F18 cat. Makes Rohans foiler Moth experience in beating F18's even more poignant!
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    It should be obvious that that neither Rohan nor I have EVER claimed the foiler Moth to be faster than any boat in non-foiling conditions! In those conditions its just another sea hugger. But with the constant improvement in bi-foiling technology the definition of "foiling conditions" is getting to lower windspeeds all the time.
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    For those that have heard or read rumors of the Bladerider designer/developer leaving the company and of a MK2 Bladerider get the facts straight here:
    Rohan Veal: Home Page
    Address:http://www.rohanveal.com/ Changed:11:10 AM on Saturday, August 25, 2007
     
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  3. water addict
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    There was a windsurfer sailed on 1 foil back either 1979 or 1980. I saw the video for it.

    Goin from 3 to 2 or 1 foil does not make it any simpler to sail.
     
  4. Doug Lord

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    Moth on Foils

    Water, have you seen the Rush Randle(Neil Pryde) foilboards? They are windsurfers sailed with a variant of the "air chair" system which uses two foils on a single strut. See the thread "Foilboard Design" on this page.
    In my opinion, a two foil hydrofoil COULD be the simplest foiler to sail-the Moth isn't- but with the right design additions something like it could be....
    Did you watch the vid of the two 12 year olds foiling in my previous post?
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    Rush Randle - Extreme Watersportsman
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    Yep, saw it.
    Seen plenty of foils photos vids over the years.
    Been invloved in foil-borne R&D work for the navy too. Seen all kinds of permutations through the years.
    Cases in the navy/commercial world have not withstood the test of time. And I still have yet to see any applications or innovations that will have a significant chunk of recreational boaters out there on foils. Just my view though.
     
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    Ouch!---and Doug takes a nasty uppercut that he didn't see coming.
     
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    It wasn't meant that way, maybe foils will work in the future. I just am skeptical given my experience.
     
  8. Doug Lord

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    Moth on Foils

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    Water, have you sailed a foiler? I'm very interested in your experiences and how they have formed your opinion...
     
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    Doug I haven't sailed a foiler. Admittedly, I think they are pretty cool as I've said before.
    My experience related to my job has been seeing the Navy investigate and build foiling patrol boats only to have them taken out of service because they cost too much to operate. Complex control systems with lots of parts that wear and break, and consume much of the space onboard made them a poor fit for service. Also been involved in R&D for combo foil and buoyancy/pod arrangements of varying types. It's always the dynamics that end up killing them- devil in the details. If the water surface was flat all the time, foils would be great.
    As far as sailing, I've seen the vids. Pretty neat when the foilers are working- but lots of vids of crash and burns. I remember being very impressed with the tri-foiler back in the 80s(?), thinking that there was a control arrangement that might make foilers more mainstream. There was even an attempt at a production model if I remember right? But it never "took off" if you'll pardon the pun. I'd love to sail a foiler to try it out and play. But I have no desire to own one, as I get plenty of fun on regular sailboats. I like the interaction of the hull with the surface- the motion, spray, sound, connection with the environment are the large part of the appeal for me. Removing that would seem sort of sterile- like wearing a condom!

    I just don't think foil sailboats will be a big chunk of recreational sailing. How has my sailing experience caused me to form this opinion? I'd go into my sailing background, but you'd be asleep faster than if you read the dictionary.
     
  10. Doug Lord

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    Moth on Foils / Speed

    Interesting to compare Moth foiler speeds in 10 knots and average upwind and down with the new Foiler C cat.
    Veal says:"Well, I thought it was a lot smoother, stable and slower than expected ,but it is still very early days of development."
    See his comments here:
    Rohan Veal: Home Page
    Address:http://www.rohanveal.com/ Changed:10:24 PM on Tuesday, August 28, 2007
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    Foiler C: upwind in 10k= 13k
    downwind in 10k= 18.7
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    Foiler Moth: John Ilett 19 knots in 10-12knot breeze(heading unknown)
    From "Foiler 1 Grand Prix": (1.5 year old data)
    Average upwind: 11-14k(peaks to 17+)
    Average downwind: 12-22k(peaks to 27.9)
    ----takeoff 6-7knots windspeed
    Foiler1 GP
    Address:http://www.foiler1.com/foiler_moth.html Changed:2:57 AM on Monday, March 6, 2006
     
  11. Doug Lord

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    Moth on Foils- "What I meant was....."-#2

    Must read: Comments on Rohan, Moths, winning and not winning ,Fastacraft and the future from the #2 Foilr at the Moth Worlds- see the August 28th,2007 entry:
    scott.projectsomewhere
    Address:http://scott.projectsomewhere.com/
     
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    I'm really not interested in the arguments here but I have to set you blokes straight on something.

    In relation to sfs brass monkey race times being quoted and used as part of arguments you guys really need think about the context. It is a FUN, Mid winter weekend regatta. The majority of the sailors are not taking it all that seriously. To illustrate this, here are some things I witnessed occuring on boats who's times you blokes have used in your arguments:

    - Boats missing the start by a few minutes
    - Boats running past the finish to enjoy a ride in pressure, then coming back to finish
    - Boats finishing incorrectly, taking a few minutes to work it out, then sailing back to finish correctly
    - Boats capsizing
    - Boats slowing down mid race to fix broken rigging
    - Boats screwing up laylines and having to sail upwind to finish.
    - Boats with ring-in crews/skippers
    - Boats doing extra laps
    - Boats sailing for speed not VMG
    - Boats dodging harbour traffic
     
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  15. Doug Lord

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    Moth

    Congratulations, Stephen-she looks great!
     
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